Improving children's environmental health through better science, programs, and policy
Advancing Science, Practice, Programming and Policyin Research Translation for Children's Environment Health (Asp3ire)
This program funds quick community-focused projects and trains scientists to use data and family input to reduce environmental risks for infants and young children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Corvallis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11240292 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From a parent's view, this center funds short, focused projects that use data and community concerns to find where environmental hazards affect kids. It supports 15 one-year "rapid cycle" projects and trains interdisciplinary teams in data science methods aimed at children's environmental health. The work is done in partnership with caregivers, early childhood educators, extension services, and community health organizations to gather local concerns and data. The center also mentors researchers so that findings can turn into practical programs and policies that protect children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Families with children from birth to about 11 years old, caregivers, early childhood programs, and communities concerned about local environmental hazards are the most likely participants.
Not a fit: Adults without caregiving roles for young children or people outside the communities targeted by the funded projects may not see direct benefits from this center's work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to practical tools, programs, and policies that reduce children's exposure to environmental hazards and improve child health in communities.
How similar studies have performed: Community-driven environmental health projects and data-focused approaches have shown promise in identifying hazards, but combining rapid funding, training, and translation into policy is a relatively new approach.
Where this research is happening
Corvallis, United States
- Oregon State University — Corvallis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hystad, Perry W — Oregon State University
- Study coordinator: Hystad, Perry W
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.